The band released their debut album, Good Feeling (1997), to moderate success where it debuted at number nine on the UK Albums Chart and was later awarded a silver certification from the BPI in January 2000. The band gained greater success with their second album, The Man Who (1999), which spent nine weeks at number one on the UK Albums Chart, totalling 134 weeks in the top 100 of the chart. In 2003, The Man Who was certified 9× platinum by the BPI, representing sales of over 2.68 million in the UK alone. Following this success, the band released their third effort, The Invisible Band (2001) album. The Invisible Band went on to match the success found with their previous album, where it debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and spent a total of four weeks at the top spot, fifteen weeks in the top ten, and a total of fifty-five weeks in the top 100 chart, as well as peaking at thirty-nine on the US Billboard 200 album chart, spending a duration of seven weeks in the Billboard 200 chart. A year following the release of The Invisible Band, the BPI awarded Travis with a 4× platinum certification for the album.
In recent years, the band's discography has included studio albums 12 Memories (2003), The Boy with No Name (2007), Ode to J. Smith (2008), Where You Stand (2013), Everything at Once (2016) and 10 Songs (2020). In 2004, the band released their first greatest hits album, Singles, which spent nineteen weeks in the top 100 of the UK albums chart. Travis have twice been awarded best band at the BRIT Awards and were awarded the NME Artist of the Year award at their 2000 ceremony, and in 2016 were honoured at the Scottish Music Awards for their outstanding contribution to music. The band are widely said by the media to have paved the way for other bands such as Keane and Coldplay to go on to achieve worldwide success throughout the 2000s, particularly with the success of The Man Who.
Craft Recordings celebrated the 20th anniversary of Travis' breakthrough year with two simultaneous releases: Live at Glastonbury '99, plus expanded editions of The Man Who – both of which were released on 21 June 2019.
All Fall Down
Travis Lyrics
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Down, down, down, down
All fall down
My love is black and blue
My love is next to you
My love is true, ooh-ooh
My love is made of wood
My love is good, good
And you can hide all you want
But it doesn't change a single little thing
And you can smile
'Til your heart falls out
Still, we will sing
All fall down
Down, down, down, down
All fall down
Your love is made of gold
Your love is rock 'n' roll
Your love is cold
But your love will never lie
Whatever we survive
All in our light
Hmm, hmm
And you can hide all you want
But it doesn't change a single little thing
And you can cry
'Til your eyes fall out
Still, we will sing
All fall down
Down, down, down, down
All fall down
In the song "All Fall Down" by Travis, the lyrics talk about how love is strong and unwavering despite the hardships it may face. The lyrics begin by describing the personal qualities of the two lovers. The singer describes their love as being black and blue, made of wood, true, and understood. The second verse is about the other lover and how their love is made of gold, rock 'n' roll, and cold. Despite their differences, the two lovers will never lie and will survive through anything as long as they are together.
The chorus of the song, "all fall down, down, down, down," is repeated throughout the song and seems to represent the idea that no matter what happens, everything eventually falls apart. However, the singer believes that love is the one thing that remains strong and unchanging. The verses show that the lovers appreciate and understand one another and that their differences and individual qualities only make their love stronger. The chorus serves as a reminder that no matter what may happen in life, their love will remain through it all.
Overall, "All Fall Down" is a powerful song about the strength of love and how it can withstand anything. The lyrics remind us that even though life may be hard, love will always remain and never falter.
Line by Line Meaning
All fall down
The situation or relationship is falling apart and everyone involved is affected.
Down, down, down, down
The fall will be hard and devastating.
My love is black and blue
My love is hurt and bruised, indicating a past or ongoing abuse.
My love is next to you
Despite the abuse, the singer remains devoted and close to their partner.
My love is true, ooh-ooh
The love is genuine and sincere.
My love is made of wood
The love is strong and sturdy, able to withstand hardships and difficulties.
My love is understood
The love is mutual and both partners are aware of and appreciate each other.
My love is good, good
The love is positive and healthy.
And you can hide all you want
Denying or avoiding the problem will not solve anything.
But it doesn't change a single little thing
Ignoring or pretending the issue does not exist will not make it disappear.
And you can smile
Putting on a facade and pretending everything is fine will not work.
'Til your heart falls out
The pain will eventually catch up and become too much to bear.
Still, we will sing
Despite the hardships, the singer will continue to find solace in music and persevere.
Your love is made of gold
The partner's love is valuable and precious.
Your love is rock 'n' roll
The partner's love is exciting and unpredictable.
Your love is cold
The partner's love is distant and unemotional, lacking warmth.
But your love will never lie
Despite the flaws, the partner's love is honest and true.
Whatever we survive
The couple has endured past hardships and will continue to overcome their struggles together.
All in our light
They will endure and persevere together, shining a light through the darkness.
And you can cry
It is okay to express emotions and acknowledge the pain.
'Til your eyes fall out
The tears will flow, but it is important to let them out and not hold them in.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Francis Healy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lucas Gutierrez
What a beautiful song.
It makes me feel like... I don't know, I guess I can't quite put it into words, but it makes me feel like I'm standing in front the sea as the cold wind touches my face.
Confort, cold, love.
Holding hands.
Sharing bed.
Sharing life itself.
Amazing. Truly great.
Thank you, Travis, for this wonderful song.
I feel love.
David Nuñez C.
Son los mejores chicos, demuestran el cariño hacia sus fans a pesar de la pandemia haciendo videos creativos, y nos siguen dando buena música en los tiempos malos, saludos desde Chile. viva TRAVIS!
Jeremy
This song is comfort. Travis is comfort. This song is like a deep breath.
Nicole Kampe
This song is so gorgeous. Fran’s voice is stunning on this track. It feels like he’s giving us a warm hug. This song is so small and intimate, yet so big at the same time in its message about love in all its forms. It has a cinematic quality to it like I’m being transported into the scene in the movie where time stands still. This is what I love most about my favorite band—they can make me dance and rock out and they can make me cry, and sometimes you need both. Thank you, Travis, for always being the soundtrack to my life. You never cease to amaze me.
H A L N E M Ø
Travis es una de las mejores cosas que existe en este mundo.
Maria Isabel Ruiz
There's an unique feeling every time I heard this song. ✨❤️Love u, Travis.
pınar
This is such a beautiful piece of art.
Diego Hernan Peñalba
Que banda mágica eh! Cantan y cantaron lo necesario para llegar, siempre, a lo mas profundo de mi ser. No sé si por las letras, las cuales se adaptaban a momentos de mi vida, o quizá así lo sentía, sino que tienen esa melodía tan pura... La pucha, que banda epetaculá! (a lo Messi)
Juan Jose Cruz Huanca
La mejor, banda de rock, sin duda alguna duda, gracias por compartir sus canciones tan melodicas, tan sentimentales, siempre los tendre en mi corazón, porque me acompañaron y estan presentes, en momentos tan difíciles de mi vida, son lo mejor....Travis....un saludo desde mi humilde Bolivia...
Zully Lazo
Igual a mi. Fueron mi anastesia durante meses en mi caso, por un amor, por la pandemia, etc. Los amo. Saludos
HetLevenuiteenDa
Best track of the new album for me. Thank you, guys... Your music always gives me hope, especially in this uncertain life we are having right now.